Leona Louise Lewis was born on 3 April 1985, in Islington, London, England,[2] to a father of Afro-Guyanese descent and a mother with Welsh, Irish and Italian ancestry. [13] As of December 2014, Lewis's version has sold 900,000 copies in the United Kingdom. [176] In March 2013, Lewis was announced as the new brand activist for The Body Shop[177] and released a cruelty-free makeup range. Leona Lewis was once working as a Pizza Hut waitress to fund studio sessions before winning a 1million record deal. Free shipping for many products! [187] Similarly, the album peaked at the 12th position on the UK Albums Chart. [207], In November 2019, Lewis sold her $2.25 million Californian ranch, in Glendale, upscaling to a $3.7 million property in the guard-gated Hidden Hills, Los Angeles. In 2021, Lewis joined the Paramount+ show Queen of The Universe as a judge. With hit singles such as Bleeding Love, Homeless and Better in Time, the album topped the charts in various countries, including the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200. The singer tied the knot to Dennis Jauch in July Dermot O'Leary shares never-before-seen wedding picture on special milestone. [121] The song premiered on BBC Radio 2 on 11 May 2015. Facts About Leona Lewis #1 Lewis credits Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston as her major influences. Start a FameChain Add to my FameChain. #3 She has written her first song when she was 12. She attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology as well. After so much struggle, Leona auditioned for the third series of the British reality music show, The X Factor in 2006. It was met with mixed reviews from critics. She also has an older half-brother, Bradley, and a younger brother, Kyle. [51] Production took place throughout 2009, including work with Ryan Tedder,[52] Justin Timberlake,[53] Max Martin,[54] Arnthor Birgisson,[55] Kevin Rudolf,[56] and John Shanks. However, she withdrew from there, after injuring her back while she was ice-skating. In March 2022, the couple announced that theyare expecting their first child together. She is married to a dancer and choreographer, Dennis Jauch. [8] As a prize for winning, Lewis signed a 1 million recording contract with Cowell's record label, Syco Music. [144] Lewis also continued to raise money, via Cameo, for Hopefield Animal Sanctuary and RED on World Aids Day, with 100% of the proceeds going to charity. In 2009, she received three Grammy nominations including Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Bleeding Love" and Best Pop Vocal Album for "Spirit" and became the first X Factor contestant to be nominated for a Grammy award. [144] Lewis announced she would tour with Gary Barlow on his tour "All the Hits Live 2021", in arenas across the UK and Ireland, in November and December 2021. Lewis will continue to mentor students and host workshops to champion the arts of the students at the historic venue. She worked with well-known artists, such as Ryan Tedder, Justin Timberlake and Max Martin. She released her debut album Spirit in 2007. The couple's first child, a daughter, Carmel Allegra, was born on July 22, 2022. When Emily Leona Morton was born on 31 March 1872, in Hampden, Marengo, Alabama, United States, her father, Caleb Smith Morton Sr, was 57 and her mother, Mary Ann Elizabeth Carr, was 42. Father - Aural Josiah "Joe" Lewis (Youth offending officer and DJ) Mother - Maria Lewis (Social worker and former ballet teacher) Siblings - Bradley (Older Half-Brother), Kyle (Younger Brother) Manager. In 2014, she made her film debut in Walking on Sunshine, and her fourth studio album, I Am, was released the following year. She attained national recognition after winning the third series of the British reality music show The X Factor. [103] In June 2012, she performed at BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012 after being announced on 25 May 2011 as an ambassador for the event. After much struggle, she auditioned for the third series of the TV reality music competition The X Factor in 2006. The album again went to number one in the UK Albums Chart. Ethnicity: *father - African-Guyanese. [114], Lewis featured on Michael Bolton's cover of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" for his album of the same name, which was released in May 2014. ", "Songland: All About Rozee, Who Wrote Leona Lewis's Latest Hit", "Kate Middleton Wore a Simple Black Dress and Embellished Headband to the Festival of Remembrance", "Leona Lewis to make movie debut in 'Holiday!' And that never would have happened if I had not learnt to use my voice. [30] It was released in the United States in April 2008 and entered the Billboard 200 at number one, making Lewis the first British artist to reach number one with a debut album. Leona Lewis and husband Dennis Jauch. In its first week, it sold only 24,000 copies. I won a little show called X Factor 14 years ago. She celebrated her 36th birthday in 2021. In less than 30 mins, it made a world record for receiving more than 50,000 downloads. Leona Lewis Body Statistics: Weight in Pounds: 135 lbs Weight in Kilogram: 61 kg Height in Feet: 5 7 Height in Meters: 1.70 m Body Measurements: 34-27-35 in (87-68.5-89 cm) Breast Size: 34 inches (87 cm) Waist Size: 27 inches (68.5 cm) Hips Size: 35 inches (89 cm) Bra Size/Cup Size: 32B Feet/Shoe Size: 7.5 (US) Dress Size: 8 (US) or 38 (US) In October 2012, her third album 'Glassheart' was released and it also received mixed reviews from critics. By all means as an artist in this climate, I was thankful to even get the chance to make another record. [209] She purchased her Studio City home for $2.6 million in March 2021. [62] Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Model, Activist, Vocal Producer. "I feel like we were meant to be in that space," explained Leona, to which Dennis added: "There couldn't have been more of a sign. [18] Lewis recorded tracks for the album in London, Miami, Los Angeles, New York City and Atlanta,[19] where she worked with several songwriters and record producers including Dallas Austin, Walter Afanasieff, Salaam Remi,[20] Steve Mac,[21] Stargate[22] and Ne-Yo. In the upcoming year, she released a Christmas album Christmas, with Love. [198] She won PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian, along with Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis, in 2008[199] and Europe's Sexiest Vegetarian in 2009, along with actor Scott Maslen. Leona Lewis was born in London on April 3, 1985. The couple married in Tuscany, Italy, at Sting's 16th century, 865-acre, Il Palagio estate. [58] Lewis described the album as "more guitar-driven" compared to Spirit. She was named the Sexiest Vegetarian and the Person of the Year in 2008, by PETA. [204] She later emphasised that it was not clinical depression from which she had been suffering. Of her departure, she stated, "I was asked to make a record that would not have been true to myself. [97][98] Furthermore, "Collide" charted at number one on the Dance Club Songs (Billboard) in the US,[99] with the Afrojack remix nominated for Best Remixed Recording at the 2012 Grammy Awards. Leona featured on Michael Bolton's cover of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" for his album of the same name, which was released in May 2014. She is also known for her animal welfare works and is a supporter of World Animal Protection. Spirit, the debut album by Leona Lewis, is undoubtedly the most significant and successful work in her career so far. [37] It reached number one in the singles charts of New Zealand, Australia, France, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Canada and the United States. Her winning single was a cover of Kelly Clarksons song A Moment Like This. In 2011, Lewis released the single "Collide", a collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii, and her debut extended play, Hurt: The EP. However, the songs are not beat-driven or following the latest trends but can be performed acoustically. [3][4] She has an older half-brother, Bradley, and a younger brother, Kyle. She became the first UK solo artist to debut at number one with a debut album in US. In May 2010, her first tour titled The Labyrinth started. She also earns by appearing in several films and TV series. On April 3, 1985, Leona Lewis was born in Islington, London, England. Looks Like Me- Dean Lewis. She has two siblings. Leona Lewis is a gorgeous lady with a slim body build. Lewis released an EP on 9 December 2011, Hurt: The EP, containing three covers. [172] In 2010, she set up a fashion company with her then-boyfriend, Lou Al-Chamaa, called LOA Clothing Ltd,[173] which was dissolved in 2012. [111], In February 2013, Lewis left her management, Modest! "[169] She announced in October 2008 that she was in the "bargaining period" of launching her own ethical line of accessories through Topshop[167][170] and that she was in the late stages of releasing her own perfume in Europe. In her Instagram account named @LeonaLewis, she has 733k followers. She has a net worth of $10 million as of 2022. Leona Lewis has quite good earnings from her professional career as a singer and songwriter. Leona Lewis used to be born on 3 April 1985, and her age is 37 years as of now. A track from the album, "Private Party", became a hit on the underground urban music scene in London in 2005. It was nominated for Best Original Song at the 67th Golden Globe Awards. Leona Lewis was born on April 3, 1985, in Islington, London, England. Her father's name is Aural Josiah Lewis and Maria Lewis. In 2009, she released her second studio album, Echo, and recorded the theme song, "I See You", for the film Avatar. It sold only 24,000 copies in its first week, becoming the least financially successful album of her career so far. It also topped the UK singles chart and stood there for more than four weeks. Leona Lewis was born on April 3, 1985, in Islington, London, England. One of Lewis' first attempts was her "Twilight" album, which she released shortly after leaving school. [159] In the same vein, Slant described Lewis's vocals as "technically unimpeachable" in a review of her album Echo, but criticised them for "lacking any warmth or emotional expression". In April 2010, she featured on a duet with Italian singer Biagio Antonacci, called "Inaspettata (Unexpected)", from his album Inaspettata. Leona was born on April 3, 1985. 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